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How to get fromReno to Rapid Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Rapid City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Rapid City

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane RNO - RAP
    5h 49m
    $116–486

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Cheyennebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    30h 5m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reno to Denvertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rapid Citybus bus
    39h 34m

  4. Drive 1,164.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Rapid Citycar car 1,164.8 mi
    18h 49m
    $213–307

  5. Fly to Gillette-Campbell County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC)plane plane RNO - GCC
    2. Take the bus from Gillette to Rapid Citybus bus
    8h 22m
    $156–545

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Rapid City, SD, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sparks Transit Center to Rapid City via Cheyenne and Buffalo in around 30h 5m.

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